Movie Paper Rubric - v.1.1

Staple this sheet to the front right of your paper.

/8 - Plot summary

Describe what actually happened in the movie and how it played out.

/4 - Grammar and spelling for the plot summary

Grammar and spelling of the plot summary should be perfect.

/8 - Cinematography description/response

How was the film shot? What did it look like? What visual techniques were used? What was the impact of the visual style of the film?

/8 - Acting and directing response

What were the acting and directing styles? Was anyone in particular interesting? What was the impact of the acting and/or directing?

/8 - Social significance & historical context

Where did this film fit into the history of the unit so far? What did this film say about the time in which it was made? How did the time in which it was made shape the film? What was the film, as a whole, trying to say?

/36 - Total Points